The extraordinarily productive executive, arranger, and producer put an indelible stamp on the sound of American music from Big Band greats to Thriller, the best selling record of all time.

The man who made stars collide for "We Are the World," Quincy Jones had a long career as a composer and producer who broke down racial boundaries.

Quincy Jones, the music producer and composer, has died at the age of 91.Jones worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and countless other artists.Among his best-known credits was as the producer of Jackson's historic Thriller album.